White Sangria

After what seemed like two solid weeks of nothing but grey skies and a pounding rain, the clouds have lifted and we are looking at a stretch of days in the mid to upper 70’s here in Pittsburgh. The air smells fresh – flowers, fresh-cut grass, and spring is in the air. A bright warmth that only the spring can bring before the air gets weighed down by the heat and humidity of summer. These are the days that get me daydreaming about summer nights. And one of my favorite things about summer nights is sitting outside and enjoying a cold refreshing beverage. This sangria fits that scenario like a glove.

Fresh, fruity and with a punch of Grand Marnier, this will give your summer days (and nights) a definite kick.

White sangria does well with a medium-bodied fruity white wine, such as a Pinot Grigio or an un-oaked Chardonnay. I went with a white wine from the local winery (Narcisi Winery for those in the Pittsburgh area!).

The wine (called Rosabella) is described as a Pinot Grigio-style blend with soft rose aromas and butter and citrus overtones, which I thought was a great choice for this sangria recipe.

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This takes 15 minutes to throw together (some slicing, a little mashing and a quick mix!) and after a short chill in the fridge you’ll be ready to sip away!

Directions:

1. Add orange and lemon slices and sugar to a large pitcher; mash gently with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves and the fruit releases some juice but is not completely crushed, about 1 minute. Stir in orange juice, liquor and wine. Refrigerate at least 2 hours (up to 8 hours).

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Looks so refreshing! I’m counting down the days until our apartment pool opens…I’ll definitely be bringing a batch of this when it finally does. Also, I always love adding sliced peaches to sangria…I know they’re not in season yet, but when they are, it sounds like they’d go perfectly with this recipe!

I’m not a fan of most sangrias, but this one is one I would probably like, a lot. it looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing. I hope you enjoy the sun and warmth. I think we sent it your way because we’re stuck with the rain and clouds today.